Concealed in AZ carry at 18 if deputized?

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It was between the LEO ...

Concealed in AZ carry at 18 if deputized?

Hello everyone this is my first post here on defensive carry and hopefully I put it in the right section!
It was between the LEO and concealed carry issues section so I chose LEO.

Anyway,

Lately I have been strongly considering applying to be a volunteer deputy in AZ under Maricopa county. I am a very passionate outdoorsman so I would
most likely apply for the desert search and rescue posse. I was lost in Voodoo canyon in northern Arizona with a small group, that included my dad, for three days (long story) and now I am looking for a way to give back.

Basically I am curious as to whether being a deputy would also allow me to conceal carry at 18 legally. I tried to find an answer to this but it seems to be a question very few have asked. I already open carry daily but if I was able to conceal because of being deputized that would be icing on the cake.

I appreciate your responses and hope to make this the first of many posts on defensive carry.

G'morning, interesting bit of data in the program --> Posse members who wish to carry a firearm must undergo seventy-three (73) hours of firearms training, undergo psychological testing and consent to a urinalysis in order to qualify to be a Qualified Armed Posseman (QAP).
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With proper credenitals and the above training, I tend to think that almost all LEO in Az will not push it. However a simple call to the Sheriff would clarify it.